Anne Devlin: Ireland’s First Female Political Prisoner – BOOKED OUT Carmel Uí Cheallaigh

Referred to as the faithful housekeeper of Robert Emmet, Anne was much more than that. Her pivotal role in the insurrection of 1803 led to her spending three years in Kilmainham Gaol. On this, the one-hundred-and-seventy-five-year anniversary of her death in the Liberties area of Dublin, hear all about this remarkable Irish patriot in this extensively researched biography. Join author Carmel Uí Cheallaigh for an engaging event including a presentation, time for questions and discussion, and worksheets to get stuck into.

This is a schools’ event for 3rd – 6th Class. Booking enquiries to info@dublinbookfestival.com.

Carmel Uí Cheallaigh is the author of ten children’s books in Irish and English. Her first picture book Spidey was published by Cló Mhaigh Eo in 2012. She loves reading and writing picture books and reading and researching Irish history books and has been successfully published in both these genres. She is originally from Co. Mayo and now lives in Co. Wicklow.

With thanks to our venue partner Dublin City Libraries.